Powering the Hyundai Sonata is a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine making 191 horsepower while the second engine is a turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder unit making 290 horsepower. An 8-speed automatic is the only transmission option. Hyundai claims anywhere from 36 mpg to 38 mpg on the highway depending on trim.
Four trims are available on the front-wheel drive Sonata SE, SEL, SEL Convenience and N Line while the all-wheel drive is only available in SEL. Standard features across the lineup include LED headlights and daytime running lights, 16-inch wheels, air conditioning, an HD satellite radio, a 6-speaker sound system, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, a 12V DC power outlet, wireless device connectivity, and 4 USB ports.
The SEL features heated side mirrors, 17-inch wheels, heated front seats, and dual-zone climate control. The SEL Convenience trim adds a power sunroof, 18-inch wheels, ambient lighting, voice activated navigation, wireless device charging, and a leather steering wheel.
The N-Line adds a dual-exhaust, sport suspension, larger brakes, a rear spoiler, black exterior accents, 19-inch wheels, sport pedals, a 12-speaker sound system, a 12.3-inch gauge cluster, a leather sport steering wheel and a traffic sign information system.
Standard safety features across the lineup include active lane departure, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection and a driver attention alert.
The Hybrid Sonata comes in two trims SEL and Limited all powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that's mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission that makes 150 horsepower. When combined with the electric motors there is an increase to 192 horsepower.
Standard features on the hybrid Sonata include 17-inch wheels, heated side mirrors, automatic dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, intelligent cruise control, selective service internet connectivity, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 4 USB ports, wireless device charging and Bluetooth connectivity.
The top-of-the-line Limited trim adds a power sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, cooled front seats, leather upholstery, driver seat memory, ambient lighting, a 12-speaker sound system, voice activated navigation, a 12.3-inch gauge cluster, head-up display, left and right blind spot view, surround view cameras, front and rear parking sensors, a traffic sign information system, and rear pedestrian detection.
Safety features across the hybrid lineup include and active lane departure system, blind spot monitoring, forward and rear collision mitigation, a pedestrian detection system, and a driver attention alert.
Stylish Design
Competitive Pricing
Roomy Interior
Safety And Convenience Features
The Sonata gets an updated trim lineup but otherwise carries over with minimal changes while the Sonata Hybrid rolls with the same trim lineup.
The Hyundai Sonata has always been a good value, costing less than cars like the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. However, Hyundai wanted to give buyers more than just an inexpensive alternative to those cars for 2025, it wanted to give buyers something they could be proud to own; something with competitive tech features, stand out styling and an extra dose of comfort. The Sonata achieves this. Not only does it have a claimed best in class front seat head and leg room, it also gets Hyundai's new SmartSense safety suite along with great looks and an attractive interior.
